Derlene Hirtz is a high-performance NLP expert trainer & master coach. She helps established entrepreneurs & professionals who want to master inner strength to blow their income goals out of the water & accelerate higher success fast!

As a Neuro Linguistics Programming (NLP) master trainer & coach, she works with businesses, owners, teams, and entrepreneurs, who are struggling to reach the next levels of success. 

 Episode highlights:

• Darlene shares the story of how she came to where she is today.
• Lessons from going from a “regular job” to a successful 6-figure business owner.
• The importance of showing up and getting used to being uncomfortable.
• The value of Toastmasters to learn effective speaking on and off the stage.
• Whose advice to listen to when you are a new entrepreneur.
• Surrounding yourself with others that support your mission.
• Neuro Linguistics Program (NLP) is defined, and how it equips people for success.
• We all have blind spots about ourselves and how a coach can help us see what we don’t.

Derlene’s biggest challenges as a business owner.

Mindset is 90% of one’s success.

The universal law: We’re always moving… but which way?

Derlene’s 2023 goals and an accomplishment she’s proud of.

 Connect with Derlene at

https://www.linkedin.com/in/derlene/

https://youempoweredservices.com/

Highlights:

•  The two challenges we often face during the holiday season: People and Doing 
• It’s okay to agree to disagree with family and friends 
• It’s okay to limit your time at events you find stressful 
• Take charge of your to-do list 
• Don’t hesitate to delegate 
• Prioritize tasks on your calendar 
• Delete what doesn’t serve you 
• Evaluate traditions and consider releasing those you don’t enjoy 
• Mindset shifts can make mundane tasks therapeutic 
• You get to choose who you want to be 
• Focus on what you want, and your brain will move in that direction 
• The importance of pausing 

 About Kelli 

Kelli Risse is an executive coach who helps directors, managers and owners who are overwhelmed, overstressed & pulled in many directions to reduce stress, prioritize themselves and enjoy life without sacrificing success. 

 Connect with Kelli @ 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kellirisse 

Website: riseupandlivewellness.com 

Show Notes:

Mike Baue is a Husband, Father, Pastor, Musician, Pilot, Business and Life Coach, and Business Owner. He serves as Vice President of the Cottleville Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce, and volunteers with the City of Weldon Spring serving on the Parks and Rec Advisory Committee. He served as Worship Pastor and Associate Pastor with St. Charles River Church, and is a member of the First Capital Lions Club.

Mike rose from bankruptcy, building two separate Million-Dollar businesses in different industries, basing his success on the love of people, faith in Christ, building teams, and the power of Influence.

Key Points in this Episode:

·       Mike shares his story from debilitating back pain to purchasing the company that helped him.

·       How coaching effected his life.

·       Mike’s definition of success.

·       His perspective on money and cash flow.

·       The role of coaching and mentoring and the importance of giving and receiving value.

·       The importance of vetting clients and the value of a tribe.

·       How valuable time is.

·       Some challenges Mike faces.

·       Mike shares some goals he has for his life.

You can find Mike at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebaue/

https://www.facebook.com/OSOfallon

https://www.facebook.com/OSSTPETERS

https://www.facebook.com/fenderheavy

Show notes:

 Julie is the Practice Manager at Harper and CO PCAs Plus and brings a strategic approach into managing the practice. Empowering others to develop into their best professional selves is her passion. Her superpower is teaching people how to get out of their own way so they can successfully execute change, build positive cultures, and move their businesses forward. With specific expertise in the business of public accounting, Julie also speaks nationwide and enjoys inspiring others in the profession to take action, evolve, and grow.

 She is also the co-host of the podcast Empowering Entrepreneurs. 

 Julie is married with 2 beautiful daughters who keep her busy outside of work. In addition to spending time with family, she also enjoys traveling, sporting events, and running.

 Key Points:

·       Julie’s story of how she came to where she is today.

·       How she helped change the culture of the business

·       How honing in on everyone’s strengths makes the best teams

·       Work/life balance is maintained through spreading the workload over the whole year

·       The importance of having a role that bridges owners and their teams

·       The mindset that creates success and empowering her team as a visionary

·       The importance of accountability and hard work

·       Relationships provide the foundation in work and personal communities

·       What drives work ethic

·       The challenges Julie faces in her career

·       Shifting from professional to mom without guilt and empowering our daughters

·       Julie shares her goals in business and life

 You can find Julie @

LinkedIn: (21) Julie Smith | LinkedIn

Podcast: Empowering Entrepreneurs

 Taylor Schreck has held a variety of leadership roles in HR and Client Success, and currently leads Talent Acquisition efforts for all of the revenue teams within her organization. She’s a Master Practitioner and Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming.

Key Points in this Episode:

·        Taylor’s journey and what lead her to where she is today

·        Focusing on what you can control

·        Communication is the most valuable tool in any environment

·        Fine-tuning communication skills is ongoing

·        A growth mindset fuels longevity

·        How coaching and mentoring is vital for growth

·        The challenge of making time for rest

·        Learning work/life harmony which leads to more success

Connect with Taylor @ www.linkedin.com/in/tayloraschreck

Mark Denzler is President & Chief Executive Officer of the Illinois Manufacturers’

Association (IMA), a statewide advocacy organization representing nearly 4,000 members companies and facilities. 

Its mission is to strengthen, advocate, and promote the business climate for all manufacturers in Illinois. The IMA is BOLDY MOVING MAKERS FORWARD. Denzler led the IMA’s numerous milestones achievements.

  Key points of the episode:

• Mark story how he came to where he is today.
• The Illinois Manufacturing Association is the oldest and one of the largest state manufacturing trade associations in the United States.
• Women in manufacturing.
• Qualities that he attributes to his success and the success of IMA including the right culture, teamwork, and empathetic communication.
• How critical thinking and strategy are needed to influence the political impact of manufacturing.
• How and why Mark is involved in his community including a Ronald McDonald House, St. Jude, and Lincoln Public Library Foundation
• The struggles of retaining members and work ethic in today’s workforce.
• How the work/life balance is challenging.
• How he helps the employees find purpose and communicating that they are valuable.
• Self-care and delegation.
• Mark is a pilot, a golfer, and wants to be a life-long learner.
• Team awards that Mark is proud of including Leadership award and ASEA.
• How he would mentor someone coming into the organization’s leadership.
• How stress effects leaders and what to do about it.

 You can connect with Mark on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-denzler-2365722/

More about Mark Denzler:

Prior to the IMA, Denzler served in various posts including overseeing Illinois government affairs for State Farm Insurance, a Fortune 50 company headquartered in Bloomington.

He served as director of government affairs for the IMA and was a legislative analyst in the General Assembly focusing on taxes, education and transportation. Denzler acted as caucus liaison to Governor Edgar’s Ikenberry Commission on School Funding.

 Denzler was appointed by Governors Pat Quinn, Bruce Rauner, and JB Pritzker to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Advisory Board. He is a gubernatorial appointee to the Illinois Department of Security Advisory Board and an inaugural appointee to Secretary of State Jesse White’s Ethics Board.

He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois and served on the Board of Directors for the Midwest affiliate of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Lincoln Public Library, President of the Lincoln Library Foundation, and is on the National Public Affairs Steering Committee for the National Association of Manufacturers. 

Denzler serves on the Executive Committee of the Council of State Manufacturing Associations. He was a 2015 selection as an Edgar Fellow at the University of Illinois and a graduate of the inaugural class (2015) of the Crain’s Chicago.

Business Leadership Academy. In 2018, Denzler was inducted into the Gove Hall of Fame at the University of Illinois-Springfield

Do you ever wish you could magically add more time into your day? Well, you can! I share just how to do it in this podcast episode. 

Overcome Guilt When You Think You Should be Doing More 

 Highlights

·       What would you do with more hours in a day?

·       3 Strategies for making more time in your day.

·       Living with low chronic stress that affects everything else in your life.

·       Aligning your calendar with your priorities.

·       Time wasters.

·       Using “gap time” wisely.

About Kelli

Kelli Risse is an executive coach who helps directors, managers and owners who are overwhelmed, overstressed & pulled in many directions to reduce stress, prioritize themselves and enjoy life without sacrificing success. 

Connect with Kelli @

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kellirisse

Website: riseupandlivewellness.com

Apply for Kelli’s 3-Day free event November 7-9th https://riseupandlivewellness.coachesconsole.com

Kelli talks with Janel Sykora, a phenomenal marketing expert that helps professionals rise up as thought leaders in their industry. As a StoryBrand Certified Guide she creates brand strategies that showcases their strengths in a way that sets them apart in today’s competitive market.

Ann Carden is a highly sought-after Expert Business Growth Consultant, Marketing Strategist, three-time published Author, and a #1 Bestselling Author, and Professional Speaker for small businesses and entrepreneurs. She was also chosen as one of the top coaches in the world by Six-Figure Coach Magazine.

 After building and selling five successful businesses, she now has a passion for helping small business owners, coaches, and entrepreneurs build their success.

 Through the years Ann has educated thousands of professionals through speaking, workshops, seminars, and online platforms as a speaker.

 Key Points

• Ann story from just wanting to earn a little extra income to building 6 successful businesses.
• The limitless mindset for starting a business.
• In today’s electronic media culture, there are so many opportunities.
•  Today’s challenges in the entrepreneur’s world.
• Sorting through the “noise” to focus on what works.
• The advantages of having a coach.
• Ann’s current goals, including a new book
• Pitfalls so many business owners and coaches fall into.
• The work/life harmony; you can have it all.
•  Ann’s highest personal and professional accomplishments.

 How to Connect with Ann Carden:

 Website: https://anncardencoaching.com/

Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/business-consultant-coach

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063744230087

Lois Mans, Farmers Insurance Agency Owner by day and Professional Graphic Designer by night. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design. She built and executed programs for Buick, General Motors, Coca-Cola and Anheuser Busch for Momentum in St. Louis. In 2008, she founded Big Ideas Studio – a graphic design and large format printing studio. She possesses over 28 years of award-winning design experience in advertising, events, promotions, direct mail and project management. In 2016, she combined her expertise in marketing and graphic design with the insurance world and added on an additional career – Agency Owner. Lois, acquired an existing Farmers Insurance book of business located in Affton, Missouri. She is currently licensed and appointed with Farmers Insurance in seven states.

Key Points:

• From Graphic Design to Insurance
• Skills, Qualities, and Mindsets
  • Look at your strengths. People person, networking
  • Community – helping out in the community while marketing business
  • Mindset—wake up happy!
• Challenges
• What Lois would do differently
• Goals
• Stress Management
• Passion for H.E.R.O.S Care
• Accomplishments
  • Topper Club
  • Agent of the Year in 2020

If you want to connect with Lois click the links below!

 Business Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/loismansfarmersinsuranceagent

Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lois.mans